Winning candidates spent more than $15,000 in Hinsdale District 86

HINSDALE —The Friends for District 86 campaign fund spent more than $15,000 to defeat the incumbents on the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board.

Ed Corcoran, Victor Casini and Claudia Manley won three of the four seats up for election April 9.

Kay Gallo of …

DuPage County addressing election website overload

When the results of last November’s general election were coming in after the polls had closed, the DuPage County Election Commission website was being viewed by as many as 10,000 online visitors at a time. That was understandable, given the 70 percent turnout seen in …

District 53 Board has decisions to make after failed referendums

OAK BROOK — It’s back to the drawing board for the Butler Elementary District 53 Board, following Tuesday’s resounding rejection by voters of two referendums.

A villagewide referendum seeking an OK to allow the Village Board to sell 8.5 acres of Sports Core property to …

New District 181 Board members promise scrutiny

HINSDALE — One of the victors in District 181 said the board needs to do more to keep top administrators, track the progress of a new learning plan and maintain fiscal responsibility.

Gary Clarin of Clarendon Hills said Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 has seen …

Hinsdale woman elected to College of DuPage Board

Hinsdale resident Katharine Hamilton was the top vote-getter in the race for College of DuPage trustee on Tuesday. Hamilton, 61, a certified public accountant, received 51,595 votes in the community college district race. Also elected was Joseph C. Wozniak, 33, of Naperville, a graphic artist …

Lone incumbent wins re-election to Oak Brook Village Board

OAK BROOK — Two new trustees were elected to the Oak Brook Village Board.

John Baar, a former District 53 teacher and administrator, led the field of six candidates seeking three board seats with 1,761 votes. Also elected to four-year terms were Don Adler with …

Incumbent GOP easily defeats Democrats in York Township

The incumbent Republicans easily won reelection in Tuesday’s York Township Election. Democrats filed for every position against the incumbents, except assessor, which left incumbent Deanna Wilkins unopposed. For township supervisor, incumbent John Valle of Oakbrook Terrace defeated Ahmed A. Sayyed of Oakbrook Terrace, 15,126 to …

Longtime incumbents survive challenge for Oakbrook Terrace Park Board

OAKBROOK TERRACE — Challenger Salvatore Lezza fell short Tuesday when he took on 60 combined years of experience in the Oakbrook Terrace Park Board election. With two six-year terms up for election, Susan Lugo, who has been on the board for 18 years, received 231 …

Lone incumbent not reelected in District 181

HINSDALE — The lone incumbent running in Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 failed in her bid for reelection. With three open seats on the board, Sarah Lewensohn finished fourth out of five candidates with 1,263 votes. Jill Vorobiev was the top vote getter with 1,726. …

Sports Core, bond sales overwhelmingly rejected

OAK BROOK — A proposal to sell a portion of the village’s Sports Core for construction of a new school campus was overwhelmingly rejected Tuesday by Oak Brook voters. Voters were very much against a referendum seeking approval for the Village Board to sell 8.5 …

Esposito wins City Council seat in Oakbrook Terrace

OAKBROOK TERRACE – Paul Esposito will be the newest alderman in Oakbrook Terrace, defeating James Dvorak in the city’s 1st Ward 94 to 74.

The two nearly lifelong Oakbrook Terrace residents faced off in the only contested City Council election.

Esposito has lived in Oakbrook …

Hinsdale District 86 winners promise cooperation

HINSDALE — The newly elected members of Hinsdale High School District 86 Board said while they criticize the way the current board operates, they don’t disagree with their priorities.

“One of our platforms has been cooperation,” said Ed Corcoran. “All the board needs to respect …

Accusations fly in Hinsdale High School District 86 Board race

HINSDALE — Campaign messages were flying in the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board race in the final days before Tuesday’s election. One campaign email supposedly compares the backgrounds and issues of the two slates: Claudia Manley, Edward Corcoran and Victor Casini; and the one …

Election Day polls are closed

It’s Election Day. Voters will be choosing among candidates for village, library, park district, school and township boards, and, in some cases, village leaders and referendums. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Hinsdale High School District 86 candidates spar on finances

HINSDALE — Hinsdale High School District 86 Board President Dennis Brennan defended his record and running mates Thursday during a candidate forum. “We have one of the best school districts in the state, in the country,” Brennan said. Academic scores continue to rise, based on …